Outrage Over UK's Support for Foreign Agriculture
Sir Keir Starmer has ignited anger after it was revealed that Britain is allocating millions of pounds to aid foreign farms. Over £536m of the UK's international aid budget is being directed towards agriculture in Africa, Asia, and South America. One program, valued at more than £16m, is aimed at assisting new farmers in Rwanda in tea production, as reported by the Express.
Criticism Over Prioritizing Foreign Workers
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick criticized Sir Keir for prioritizing foreign workers over local food producers. He expressed that this decision would be disheartening for many British farmers and urged Starmer to reconsider the move.
Accusations Against Labour's Agricultural Inheritance Tax
The Prime Minister has faced backlash for not backing down on Labour's agricultural inheritance tax plans, which experts warn could have detrimental effects on British family farms. Tory MP Greg Smith condemned the government for introducing the tax while also supporting foreign farmers, calling their actions contradictory and harmful to British farmers.
Sir Keir's Response and Government Stance
Sir Keir defended the government's position by stating that they are pro-farmer but acknowledged the concerns raised regarding the inheritance tax increase. He emphasized that the majority of farmers would not be impacted by the threshold set for the tax.
